Much Ado About Nothing

The messenger’s phrase “not in your books” means “not in your favor.” Beatrice’s response, which builds upon the reference to books is an example of _________.

The messenger’s phrase “not in your books” means “not in your favor.” Beatrice’s response, which builds upon the reference to books is an example of _________.

The full quote:

MESSENGER. I see, lady, the gentleman is not in your books.BEATRICE. No; an he were, I would burn my study.

Possible answers:

A. aside
B. monologue
C. pun
D. malapropism
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D. malapropism